Almonds

According to Wikipedia, The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. "Almond" also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree.
Almonds have numerous nutritional value. Almonds are a very good source of vitamin E, manganese, biotin, and copper. Almonds are a good source of magnesium, molybdenum, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and phosphorus. Fortunately, although one-quarter cup of almonds contains about 11 grams of fat, a sizable portion of it (7 grams) is heart-healthy mono unsaturated fat.

                         

                                     Vital Health Benefits of Almonds

They reduce heart attack risk.

Those who consume almond nuts five times a week have about a 50 percent reduction in risk of heart attack according to the Loma Linda School of Public Health.

They lower ‘bad’ cholesterol.

Almonds added to the diet have a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels, according to a clinical study by Dr. Gene Spiller, Director of the Health Research and Studies Center, Inc.

They protects artery walls from damage.

It was found that the flavonoids in almond skins work in synergy with the vitamin E, thus reducing the risk of heart disease (Research at Tufts University).

They provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss:

Although nuts are high in fat, frequent nut eaters are thinner on average than those who almost never consume nuts. (Data from the Nurses’ Health Study) Those who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31 percent less likely to gain weight than were those who never or seldom ate them in a study involving 8865 adults. (WHFood’s article on almonds

They help provide good brain function. 

Almonds contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, nutrients that boost brain activity and may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

They alkalize the body.

Almonds are the only nut and one of the few proteins that are alkaline forming.  When your body is not alkaline enough, you risk osteoporosis, poor immune function, low energy and weight gain.

 They nourish the nervous system.

According to Ayurveda, almonds help increase high intellectual level and longevity.

 Almonds help build strong bones and teeth.

The phosphorus in almonds helps make this possible

Almonds lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals.

       A few quick Almonds serving ideas:

• Add a punch to plain yogurt by mixing in some chopped almonds and dried fruit.
• Enhance a healthy sauté of curried vegetables with sliced almonds.
• Add some almond butter to a breakfast shake to boost its taste and protein content.
• Almonds and apple slices make a wonderfully simple, on-the-go power snack.
• Make a delightful cold rice salad with almonds, fresh garden peas and currants.
• Add sliced almonds to chicken salad.  

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EGG CURRY WITH RICE

Egg is a versatile cooking ingredient. Many people who do not eat meat eat eggs. Delicious and quick this curry can be ready in 25 minutes. I call it easiest curry and everyone’s favorite. Meat lovers adore it and eggetarian vegetarians like it too.

If you have leftover eggs from devil eggs served for a party, you still can make curry with leftovers and enjoy a quick meal with Rice and Eggs. Kids love it for a taste of eggs and moms love it because it is healthy for kids.

A nice change of pace and convenient on those days when I might have forgotten to thaw out the meat that I planned to cook in evening. Try this recipe and your family will fall in love with it.

Garnish egg curry with coriander leaves and serve hot with paratha, roti or rice for Lunch or Dinner.

Love to see you try my egg curry recipe. If you really like it, please share it or leave a message to let me know!

Nutrition: per serving

• kcal351
• fat26g
• saturates8g
• carbs14g
• sugars10g
• fibre6g
• protein18g
• salt1.38g

Recipe courtesy: Eddy Oloo Uduny. Follow him at fb here

EGG CURRY WITH RICE RECIPE

Try something new with this aromatic, vegetarian, tomato-based curry packed with boiled eggs and served with spiced white rice.

Ingredients
↪2 Eggs.
↪¹/₄ pieces Ginger.
↪3 cloves of Garlic.
↪¹/₄ teaspoon of Garam masala.
↪¹/₄ teaspoon of Curry powder.
↪¹/₄ teaspoon of chili powder.
↪¹/₄ teaspoon of Coriander powder.
↪3 pieces of Tomatoes.
↪2 pieces Onions.
↪salt to taste
↪1 block Maggi cubes. (optional)

METHOD

Boil the eggs until they are ready, remove, then remove the shell and set aside. In a pan fry onions, ginger, garlic n tomatoes. Stir to combine well, then add garam masala, curry powder, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt, stir and add tomato paste stir again, and finally, add the boiled eggs and let it simmer, serve with white rice.

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MINCED MEAT SAMOSA RECIPE

Minced beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose.

Ingredients.

• Minced meat, 
• Onions, 
• Garlic, 
• Cumin powder, 
• Green chilis, 
• Salt 
• Garam masala, 
• Coriander powder  and leaves.

METHOD OF PREPARATION

Chop all the Ingredients; including garlic, onions, green chilli, garama masala, and coriander leaves as shown below.

Boil the minced meat and add the ingredients prepared above.

Boil the meat without adding any water, when it has dried add all the remaining ingredients and stir for 3 minutes to mix well, remove and fill them into samosa pockets, here is how to prepare and fold minced meat in samosa pocket..

From mixed flour, make it into a dough and then into small balls.Spread the ball and putting oil heat them a little. From the heat, remove the layers one by one and cut them into rectangles.

 

Fill them with the prepared minced meat above and then fold into triangles.

Then deep fry until both sides are golden brown and crispy as shown ABOVE.

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Spaghetti, Mince and Peas Recipe

A classic sauce still tastes great, no matter how simple. Get that depth of flavor by cooking the sauce very gently until it’s super rich. This is designed to be a low cost recipe.

This sauce can be cooked in advance and frozen. Leave to cool completely then pop in a freezer-proof container, it will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Spaghetti, Mince and Peas Recipe

Ingredients:

⏩Spaghetti.
⏩Minced meat
⏩Peas
⏩Onions.
⏩Salt to taste.
⏩Cooking oil.
⏩Garlic.
⏩Ginger.
⏩Tomatoes.
⏩Coriander.

Method of preparation.
Put the mince on a pot on fire, add salt to taste. Cover it for 5 minutes and let it steam. Then when it starts sizzling, add oil, onions, garlic and ginger. Let them cook for a while then add tomatoes and peas.  Let them cook for a while. When it is ready add coriander before removing it from fire.

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Mixed Vegetables Recipe

Make this colorful, healthful salad with whatever you have available - the recipe is only a guide. Use other vegetables in addition to or in place of the ones listed.

Ingredients.

Onions.

Potatoes.

Cooking oil

Tomatoes.

Carrots.

Broccoli.

Cauliflower

Courgettes

Cabbage

Egg

Method of preparation

Step 1 - Add onions to already boiling cooking oil in a pan and the well cut potatoes. 

Step 2 - Add tomato and carrots and mix well.

Step 3 - Add broccoli and Cauliflower and then mix.

Step 4 - Add cabbages, egg plant and courgettes

Step 5 - Cover and let it simmer for 5 minutes

Serve and enjoy your meal...

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Meat Ball Recipe

This is one of those quick, comforting, homemade suppers that should be taken to the sofa with a glass of red wine.

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Nutrition: per serving

• kcal870
• fat37g
• saturates13g
• carbs95g
• sugars13g
• fibre5g
• protein46g
• salt1.34g

Ingredients

Minced meat (1/4 kg)
Garlic (3 cloves crushed)
Onions (4 pieces chopped)
Breadcrumbs (1/4 cup)
Eggs (2 eggs)
Tomatoes (3 pieces)
Oil
Chilies (2 pieces)
Black pepper (1.4 tea spoon)
Salt to taste
Maggi cubes (2 pieces) *optional
Tomato paste (1 tea spoon)

METHOD OF PREPARATION

Mix the minced meat with onions, garlic and black pepper. add egg and breadcrumbs, the reason we are adding the two is to bind the meat together. After that shape them into small ball, or the size of your own according to your appetite. After making them into balls, deep fry them in a moderate heat to make sure that its well cooked inside. Remove and set aside. In a pan, make a sauce, fry onions, tomatoes and garlic, chilies and tomato paste stir to combine well, add a little water, or milk or coconut milk if its too thick[the choice is yours] and add the meat balls let it simmer for 10 -15 min before serving. If you are making for the kids, please avoid black pepper and chilies, preserve that for the elderly.

Meat Ball by Oloo Uduny

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Irish Potatoes Recipe

Small, no-bake cookies that look like potatoes. It's fast and easy.

Ingredients.

Irish potatoes......1/4 kg

Tomatoes............2 pieces

Onions................1 medium

Tomato paste...........1/2 tea spoon

Maggi cubes................2 blocks

White pepper..............1/4 tea spoon

Method of preparing

In a pan fry the garlic, onions and tomatoes, mix and add white pepper, and tomato paste, at this point add the potatoes, cover and let it cook stirring continuously to avoid sticking, i know most of you add water, but it can be cooked without adding water

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Kaimati Recipe

Let your kids come home from school and instead of finding their usual snack, surprise them with something new. Something have never seen before or rather tasted. Here is the simple and easy recipe.

Ingredients; 

2 cups of rice

1 cup of sugar 

1/2 a cup of coconut cream 

1 tea spoon yeast 

1 tea spoon cardamoms spice 

1/2 a cup all purpose flour 

1/4 cup of water

Method of Preparation 

Soak your rice in cold water for at least 4 hrs 

Drain the water and blend the rice till you get a fine flour 

In a small bowl, take 1/2 tsp yeast , 1 tsp sugar mix with 3 table spoon water cover and let the yeast process for at least 5 min. 

Mix all the ingredients plus the processed yeast in a big bowl to obtain a thick paste. 

Cover with a warm kitchen towel n give it 20-30 minutes to process. 

Since I don't have the special "vitumbua" pan, I use a muffins nonstick baking tin. 

Put some oil in the tin this is to avoid the 'batter' sticking on your pan. 

Fill the spaces on your muffins' baking tin up to 3/4 of the tin. 

Bake for 45-60 min. 

You can even deep fry like kaimati but have in mind that you are using rice flour and it absorbs too much oil. 

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How to overcome impotence for healthy sexual fulfilment.

Impotence is the inability to achieve or keep an erection sufficient for intercourse.

Research today shows that impotence is increasing at an alarming rate. Some years ago it seemed that this problems affected mostly men I their forties and upwards. Today, however, it is being noted that it involves much younger men. Some reasons for this are.

>>> Obesity, Fatigue, Depression, Drugs, Alcohol, Stress, Anger, bitterness, Resentment, and seeing sex as a sin.

Although any one or all of the above factors can be detrimental there is a primary reason for this barrier. It is that the husband is so preoccupied with his ability or inability to achieve or maintain erection. He is simply pressured with the fear of failure.

There is a three-way approach to this problem. They include;

1. Talk
2. Touch
3. Tease

The first step in this approach is most important. It involves husbands and wife openly and honestly discussing the problem and deciding how to attempt a solution together. Also involved in this step will be the husband acceptance of the problem and his determination to help remedy it. Too many husbands become discouraged, feeling that their manhood is lost and thus their ego is threatened. This is no time for the husband to become depressed and overcome with self-pity. Instead, the husband should seek to find a way, with his wife's help, to function effectively again.

It is at this point that a loving, understanding wife will be a great asset. She can help her husband verbalize his fears, accept the problem and encourage him by working alongside to help restore physical communication which may have been lost as both became frustrated with failures. This would have then led them to retreat into their separate worlds. It is now that the couple must again begin to enjoy fondling, caressing, cuddling and being close to each other without any other demands.

Finally, step three should produce a stimulating experience. It is through this teasing method that husband and wife should involve themselves in love play and tender caressing without any demand for intercourse. In this warm, relaxed atmosphere of intimacy the husband will begin to regain confidence and the wife will be a strong support. Never allow the love-making during these times to be rushed. Take time to enjoy each other's love to the fullest.

During this time it is of absolute importance that the wife be careful not to make the husband feel inferior or pressured. Instead, she must be responsive, seductive and determined to help her husband regain his confidence. Together they can make their sex life even more enjoyable than before the problem arose.

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Value of Liquids in the Diet

The simplest, cheapest liquid of all is water. Water varies from place to places in taste and character according to the substances dissolved or suspended in it. Soft water has a low content of lime. Hard water has an abundance of lime.

Water that has been artificially softened should not be used for coffee or tea making. The mineral content of water used for brewing can significantly affect the final taste of the coffee or tea.

Water
Certain waters contain minerals salts; hard waters contain soluble salts of calcium. Some spas are known for the minerals salts contained in the local water. Bottled natural mineral water are sold in many places (particularly supermarket), and are being used more widely in the home. Fluoride may be present naturally in some waters, and makes children’s teeth more resistant to decay.

Fruit Juices.
The nutritional value of fruit juices is very similar to that of whole fruit as they are produced by extracting the juice from fresh fruit. In recent years, there has been a tremendous increase in the consumption of fruit juices sold in all over the world because they are an easy source of vitamin C, and the increase in the number of juices sold in individual cartons, either chilled or long life, has made them very convenient.

Tea, Coffee and cocoa
Tea and coffee have no food value in themselves, but the caffeine in them acts as a stimulant on the nervous system, therefore helping prevent fatigue. Cocoa contains some fat, starch and protein, also some vitamin B and mineral elements. When tea, coffee and cocoa are served with milk and sugar they do have some food value.

Alcoholic beverages
Alcohol must be considered as a foodstuff because it provides the body with energy. The energy value of wine is the same as that of milk, but without the nutritional benefit. Alcohol is a drug and affects the central nervous system. The effect of alcohol can range from mild stimulation to - if consumed in large quantities and over a long period of time - death.

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See How Diet Influence the Development of Cancer

Approximately one-third of all cancers may be linked to diet.

A damaged cell needs to replicate in order to grow into a group of cancer cells. Some substances in our diet may either encourage the replication process and promote cancer growth or slow it down, so protecting against cancer.

Like there is a greater incidence of cancer of the stomach and esophagus are much less common where the typical diet is high in cereals, tubers, and starchy foods - often providing half of the dietary energy needs - but low in animal proteins (meat and dairy products). Diets in developed countries tend to be high in animal proteins, sugar, and salt, but low in starches.

This is how diet influence the development of cancer;

• Carcinogenic agents: These agents may directly influence DNA or protein in cells. Example include Alfa toxins, which are found in moldy food, alcohol and certain compounds produced by some cooking and food-processing methods.
• Tumor promoters:  Unlike carcinogens, tumor promoters do not act directly on DNA, but stimulate the genes and encourage replication. Some hormones may act in this way, and although the body produces these hormones naturally, diet can affect the level of, for example, estrogens in the body. Other tumor promoters include alcohol and a high-fat or high-energy diet, which may promote the production of harmful substances, such as free radicals. Free radicals are thought to influence DNA disorganization.

But, just as we may introduce harmful elements into our bodies through our diet, there are also nutrients that may protect us.

• Protective nutrients: Many foods contain protective substances that may reduce damage to tissues by free radicals, or potentially reduce cell growth.
• Antioxidants: Antioxidants are important constituents of the diet and are involved in DNA and cell maintenance and repair. They may reduce the production of free radicals, preventing early damage to cells and so reduce the chance that they will become cancerous. Antioxidants in the diet may be in the form of vitamins or minerals, such as vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and selenium, or they may be found in flavonoids in vegetables.
• Phytoestrogens: Phytoestrogens have properties similar to estrogens, but they are much weaker than the estrogens the body itself produces. They can be divided primarily into two groups: isoflavones and lignans. Isoflavones are linked to the proteins part of food and lignans to the fiber.
• Other bioactive compounds: Many foods have functions beyond the vitamins and minerals they contain. Research is revealing that some of the experiments, for example, garlic extracts have killed Heliobacter pylori, a bacteria that can grow in the stomach and is known to increase the risk of cancer. Sulphur-containing compounds in garlic and onions may also reduce the formation of carcinogenic compounds that arise from the curing of meats.

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Food Allergies and Intolerances

Food intolerances can be described as an adverse reaction to food. Intolerance fall into three groups:

• Intolerance to certain foods that cause a reaction - i.e. rashes and headaches.
• Inability to digest certain foods - i.e. lactose intolerance, where there is not enough of the correct enzyme to digest the lactose.
• Intolerance to certain chemicals - artificial colors, flavorings.

Food allergies are a type of intolerance where the body’s immune system sees the harmless food as harmful and therefore causes an allergic reaction. The allergic reaction that some people have to certain food items can sometimes be fatal.

Foods that may cause an allergic reaction in a very small number of people include milk and dairy products, fish, shellfish, eggs and nuts (particularly peanuts but also cashew, pecan, Brazil and walnuts). Peanuts are often commonly used in Bombay mix, peanut butter, satay sauce, nut-coated cereals, groundnut and arachide oils, salted peanuts, chopped nuts vegetarian and salads that are a mixture of, nuts and fresh fruits.

The Anaphylaxis Campaign has warned everyone to be alert for foods containing flour made from lupin seeds as this can cause allergic reaction similar to that of peanuts.

Symptoms of anaphylactic shock include;

• Swelling of the throat and mouth.
• Difficulty in swallowing and breathing.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting and unconsciousness.
• The fast administration of adrenaline will give relief.

Here is the special diets for those with food allergies and intolerances

	PROBLEMS	FOODS TO AVOID	PERMITTED FOODS
Coeliac	An allergic to gluten. Results in severe Inflammation of the gastro-intestinal Tract, pain and diarrhea, and malnutrition	All products made from wheat, barley or rye, this includes bread, always Check the label on all commercial products.	Potatoes, rice  and Flours made from Potatoes and rice; also Corn flour, fresh fruit And vegetables.
Food allergies	Individuals can suffer severe and rapid Reactions to any food, which can be fatal; Common allergies are to peanuts and their derivatives, sesame seeds, cashew nuts, Pecan nuts walnuts, hazelnuts, milk, fish, Shellfish and eggs.	Peanuts, chopped nuts, groundnuts oil, Satay sauce, arachide oil, peanut products And other nut products.
Low Cholesterol	High levels of cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream are  associated with any increased risk of cardiovascular disease.	Liver, kidney, egg yolks, fatty meats, Bacon, ham, fried foods, pastry, cream, Full-fat milk, full-fat yoghurt, cheeses, Salad dressings, biscuits cakes.	Lean meat and fish Grilled or poached, Fresh fruit and Vegetables, Low-fat milk. Low-fat yoghurt, Porridge, muesli.
Diabetic	The body is unable to control the level of Glucose in the blood.	As above, plus high-sugar dishes: This can lead to comas and long term Problems such as increased risk of Cardiovascular disease, blindness and Kidney problems.	As above plus Whole meal bread, Pasta, rice, potatoes, Pulses.

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